egg custard pie!

I open the oven door —

mother floods the room

When I began this blog I had intended to use it for the occasional essay; well, more than occasional, I had also wanted to encourage myself to write more essays and short stories more frequently, especially as I was in the thick of caring for my mother in her declining years.1,198 more words

The following piece, entitled “Mother, a Magic Word” was written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and appeared in the Missouri Ruralist on September 1st 1921. Since it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to share it (albeit in slightly abridged form) thinking perhaps it may resonate with many of you. 267 more words